Klooga training area

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Klooga harjutusväli
Klooga training area
Near Keila in Estonia
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Type military training area
Area 989.9 ha (2,446 acres)
Site information
Operator Estonian Defence Forces
Status active
Site history
In use 2008

Klooga training area is one of the six military training fields used by the Estonian Defence Forces. It is located in Keila Parish, Harju County. Most of its territory of 990 ha (2,400 acres) is within the borders of Klooga small borough.

History

During the Soviet occupation of Estonia, Klooga training area was one of the Soviet Army motorized rifle divisions military campus with the area of 1373 ha.[1] It appears that the 36th Guards Motor Rifle Division was based there in the late 1950s.[2]

Establishment

Klooga training area was established on 24 July 2008, with the Government Order No. 334 "Establishment of the Defense Forces Klooga training area."[3]

Notes and references

See also